New funding would boost opioid and substance use disorder treatment, making care more affordable and accessible.
This bill would set aside billions of dollars to fight the opioid and substance use disorder crisis. It would make it easier for people with Medicaid or private insurance to get medication-assisted treatment and opioid overdose reversal drugs. The bill would also support first responders, law enforcement, and communities dealing with addiction and trauma.
Today, people with substance use disorders may face cost-sharing, prior authorization, or limited access to certain treatments and recovery housing, depending on their insurance and state. Funding for many federal programs addressing substance use disorder is ongoing but requires reauthorization and new appropriations. After this bill, billions more would be set aside for state and local programs. Medicaid would also be required to cover medication-assisted treatment without barriers. Private insurance and Medicare Part D would cover opioid overdose reversal agents with no out-of-pocket costs, and Medicaid payment rates for behavioral health services would increase.
S 4895 · 119th Congress · June 24, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 2/10
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